{
  "id": 15155023,
  "title": "New EC appointment: It’s time for us to move away from partisanship - Appiah Kubi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/new-ec-appointment-its-time-for-us-to-move-away-from-partisanship",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T08:18:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "3News",
    "slug": "3news",
    "url": "https://3news.com/news/new-ec-appointment-its-time-for-us-to-move-away-from-partisanship-kpebu"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former MP Andy Appiah Kubi has criticized President John Mahama's appointment of Emelia Agbenyo to the Electoral Commission (EC). Appiah Kubi believes that the perception of bias stemming from Agbenyo's association with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) undermines the commission's independence. On TV3's Key Points, he emphasized the need for statesmanship over partisanship and urged for structural reforms to ensure the commission's leadership inspires public confidence. Lawyer Martin Kpebu echoed similar sentiments, supporting calls for Agbenyo to resign, arguing that her appointment will weaken the commission's independence. CODEO, a coalition of domestic election observers, also condemned the appointment, warning that it will severely affect citizen trust in the commission. The organization's statement highlighted the need for consistent application of standards regardless of which political party holds power, in order to safeguard the credibility of electoral institutions.",
  "summary": "Perceptions people have about political appointments always matter. It’s time for us to move away from partisanship to statesmanship",
  "key_points": [
    "Former MP Andy Appiah Kubi criticizes Emelia Agbenyo's EC appointment.",
    "Appiah Kubi calls for statesmanship over partisanship.",
    "CODEO warns EC appointment will undermine public trust."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}